--- title: Flared and Dished Tank Head - Tank Components | Paul Mueller Company description: Flared and Dished tank heads are ideal for access to the interior of the vessel because you can connect the flare to the tank with hinges or bolts. Go with a flared and dished head if you are looking for versatility and don't have pressure requirements. image: https://www.paulmueller.com/hubfs/Components/2017%20Website%20Page%20Content/flared-and-dished-shape.png --- ![Paul Mueller Company](https://www.paulmueller.com/hubfs/2019/Home/PMC_RGB_PrimaryBrandmark_.png) #### [Tank Fabrication](https://en.paulmueller.com/tank-components?hsLang=en-gb) # Flared and Dished Tank Head A flared and dished head is dished and then flanged to straighten the outside circumference. The flare is used to connect the head to the tank with bolts or hinges. While flared and dished tank heads can only be used for non-code applications, they provide versatility for tank entry, cleaning, and product removal that is unavailable with other head styles. Flared and dished heads can also be used as baffles to compartmentalize tank trailers. #### Defining Features - Add a unique versatility to tank cleaning and product processing - Built to match your production processes and techniques - Wide variety of bevel, taper, and land zones for weld preparation [** Contact Us](https://en.paulmueller.com/tank-components/tank-heads/flared-and-dished-tank-head/#contact) ** Chat Now ** Leave a Message - Features - Specifications - Downloads ## Features - Polishing for sanitary applications and aesthetic appeal - Assembly with heat transfer can be provided - MTRs and other quality documents available ## Specifications and Sizing | Diameter:  | 18" - 144" | | --- | --- | | Thickness:  | 12 gauge - 1/2" | | Dish Radius: | 150% of outside diameter | | Max Flare Length: | 3" | ## Downloads [** Tank Components Buyer's Guide 2019Download ](https://en.paulmueller.com/hubfs/Tank-Fabrication/Downloads/Components_Buyers_Guide_2019.pdf?hsLang=en-gb) [** Tank Head Tolerances GuideDownload ](https://en.paulmueller.com/hubfs/Tank-Fabrication/Downloads/Tank-Head-Tolerances.pdf?hsLang=en-gb) ## Tank Experts Working With Tank Experts We understand the demands of tank fabrication, to be profitable - efficiency and repeatability are crucial. 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